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It’s easy and fun to keep kids learning over the summer

Long breaks from reading, writing and critical thinking can be detrimental for students. That’s why savvy parents ensure that kids keep learning over summer. With the implementation of the Common Core and Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) … more

STATEPOINT | 5/9/14

Guidance from parents fosters a healthy media diet in kids

From TV to smartphones to social media, our lives are dominated by 24/7 media exposure. Despite this, many children and teens have few rules around their media use. While media consumption by itself is not the leading cause of any health problem … more

STATEPOINT | 5/9/14

Ten tips for parenting teens today

Parenting a teenager can be an uphill battle. In addition to the problems you may have faced in your youth, a new host of issues are presented by texting, sexting, social media and cyberbullying, point out experts. “Say the right thing and … more

STATEPOINT | 5/9/14

J-Camp CITs get the whole camp experience

J-Camp at the Dwares JCC has an exciting opportunity for teens to become Counselors-in-Training this summer! If you’re a teen going into grades 7-10 and you’re interested in working with children or in education, or you just want to be a … more

JESSE SMOLOVER | 5/9/14

Fascinating honey bees

On April 23, JCDSRI celebrated Earth Day with a garden party by Whole Foods Market. Third grade students (left to right) Yishai, Lev, Jonah, Zosia and Elana, were mesmerized by the honey bees in an observation beehive with Celeste Nadworny. Everyone … more

5/9/14

Instilling healthy habits in teens

For many years America’s health has been under the microscope. It has become clear that the United States has an obesity problem that some are even calling an epidemic. This issue has become clearer now that even toddlers are overweight. This … more

Angela Sullivan | 5/9/14

Community Relations Council to host panel discussion

While the peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians seem to have faltered, the need for a peaceful solution is still urgent. What role should we play and how can the American Jewish community be helpful in the peace process? On May 21, at … more

5/9/14

1482 Torah fetches record $3.87 million at Paris auction

JTA – A 15th-century book of the Torah sold for a record $3.87 million at an auction in Paris. Christie’s, which organized the recent auction, listed the buyer as “anonymous” and said the sale broke the mark for the most etxpensive … more

5/9/14

Gloria Winston to receive Miriam Hospital Women’s Association award

The Miriam Hospital Women’s Association will honor Gloria Winston with the association’s 30th Recognition Award at its 117th annual meeting and luncheon on May 28 at Ledgemont Country Club. Winston will be honored for her commitment to The … more

5/9/14

Beth David women sew for foster children

Recently a group of women from Congregation Beth David in Narragansett became aware of the plight of foster children throughout the state. These children, from infants to teens, are often relocated on short notice, and they need personal items to … more

STEPHANIE MALINOW | 5/9/14